Get ready for a must-have recipe that should be in everyone’s collection! It’s amazing, and the sauce is a breeze with just 5 simple ingredients. Say hello to the perfect homemade fettuccine alfredo made with heavy cream, butter, parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic.
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Fettuccine Alfredo
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Fettuccine Pasta
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Garlic Clove (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Italian Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water with a pinch of salt. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a big skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream.
- Let the cream reduce for 5 to 8 minutes. Add half of the parmesan cheese, whisk until smooth, and keep it over heat until the cheese melts.
- Save some pasta water – it adds flavor and can be used to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Toss the alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta, and sprinkle half of the parmesan cheese. Garnish with the remaining cheese. Add pasta water if needed.
- If you like, top it off with Italian parsley.
Notes
- Use refrigerated, real parmesan cheese.
- For a saucier dish, use less than 1 pound of fettuccine pasta.
- Leftover pasta water can be used to adjust the sauce thickness.
